Answer: B) BP Kanungo Explanation: BP Kanungo was appointed as Deputy Governor in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for three years. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment to the post with effect from the date of taking over the charge on or after April 3, an order issued by Personnel Ministry said. He has been appointed in place of R Gandhi, it said.Kanungo was in March last year appointed as Executive Director in the central bank.

Answer: B) Nilesh Shivji Vikamsey Explanation: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) elected Nilesh Shivji Vikamsey as president and Naveen N D Gupta as vice-president. They have been elected for the year 2017-18. Vikamsey, who served as vice-president, has been a member of the ICAI since 1985. Gupta has been a chartered accountant for more than 20 years.

Answer: C) SIDBI Explanation: Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country. It has tied up with Common Service Centre (CSC).

Answer: A) National Green Tribunal Explanation: 1. The National Green Tribunal banned the use of ‘Chinese’ kite strings, made of nylon or any synthetic material on the grounds that it poses threat to life and environment. 2. The Tribunal directed all state governments to prohibit the “manufacture, sale, storage, purchase and use” of synthetic manja or nylon threads and all other synthetic strings used for flying kites with immediate effect. 3. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar ordered the authorities to ban import of any synthetic manja.

Answer: D) Karnataka Explanation: Southern state Karnataka has been ranked top among the states in the country in terms of manufacturing excellence, according to a study by apex industry body Assocham in 2017.

Answer: A) Smita Sandhane Explanation: Saraswat Bank, the largest lender in the co-operative space, has appointed Smita Sandhane as its Managing Director (MD). She is the first woman chief of India's largest urban co-operative bank.'Service to the common man' is the Motto of Saraswat Bank.

Answer: C) India Explanation: According to a Report by analyst firm Canalys, India has become the second largest smartphone market in the world.